Eligibility: The child must be 4 years of age by August 31st of their Pre-Kindergarten year. Children selected for participation should qualify as evidenced by multiple criteria (developmental screening, parent observation and teacher observation). Schools of choice and employee requests are non-applicable.
Lack of funding alone is not a basis to deny funded emergency leave travel. Emergency leave may be requested with or without American Red Cross verification. Soldiers may be authorized emergency leave for up to 30 days for emergency situations within the immediate family.
However, unlike the FMLA, the Act does not contain any minimum length of service threshold which employees must satisfy to be covered. The Actâs grant of 12 weeks of leave allows employees to take leave intermittently, or by means of a reduced work schedule, as is also the case under the FMLA. If the reason for leave under the Act also entitles the employee to FMLA leave, the Act does not grant any additional leave time.